Cities in New Jersey
New Jersey is in the Eastern time zone. The Garden State is densely populated, part of the greater New York metro area, and home to the famous Jersey Shore.
Cities in New Jersey span the America/New_York time zone. There are 36 featured cities in New Jersey on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of New Jersey is Trenton. New Jersey is in the Eastern time zone. The Garden State is densely populated, part of the greater New York metro area, and home to the famous Jersey Shore.
Top Cities in New Jersey
Live times · 36 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/New_York.
All Cities in New Jersey
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in New Jersey
How many cities are in New Jersey?
New Jersey has many cities. The top cities in New Jersey featured on WorldTimePage include Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison, Woodbridge, Toms River, Trenton, Clifton, Camden, Passaic, Union City, Bayonne, East Orange, Vineland, New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Hoboken, Plainfield, Hackensack, Irvington, Atlantic City, Cherry Hill, Lakewood, Piscataway, Sayreville, Egg Harbor, Linden, Neptune, Princeton, Morristown, Cape May, Asbury Park, Long Branch, Paramus, Montclair, with Trenton serving as the state capital.
What time zone is New Jersey in?
New Jersey uses the America/New_York time zone. All major cities in New Jersey observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of New Jersey?
The capital city of New Jersey is Trenton. It is located in the America/New_York time zone.
What are the largest cities in New Jersey?
The largest cities in New Jersey include Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison and more.
What is the current time in New Jersey?
The current time in New Jersey follows the America/New_York time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in New Jersey on this page.
Does New Jersey observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. New Jersey observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (EST to EDT, UTC−5 to UTC−4) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November.
Is Newark on the same time as New York?
Yes. Newark, New Jersey and New York City are always on the same time — both observe Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer, following identical DST transition dates.
Are Newark, Jersey City, and Paterson on the same time?
Yes. Newark, Jersey City, and Paterson are all in the America/New_York time zone (EDT) and always share the same local time. Every city in New Jersey follows this single time zone.
What time zone is Newark in?
Newark is in the America/New_York time zone (EDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of New Jersey, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
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